Elena lives in Nova Scotia and has relatives in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Quebec. She gets together with them often. She wants to purchase a new aerobic trainer and would like to pay the lowest price. If a family member buys the item, Elena can pick it up at one of their regular family gatherings. The price of the trainer for each province is listed below:

Province Regular Selling Price before Taxes

Nova Scotia $1,229.50

Alberta $1,329.95

Saskatchewan $1,274.25

Quebec $1,219.75

a. Where should Elena have the aerobic trainer purchased and how much would she pay?

b. How much money would she save from her most expensive option?